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MAP 391P

1976 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,294 mi
Last recorded24,294 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2005
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAP 391P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2005 24,294 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 24,285 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT FLOOR PANS N/S AND O/S CORRODED THROUGH

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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MAP 391P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 39,615 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MAP 391P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 50 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MAP 391P?

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What year was MAP 391P registered?

MAP 391P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 January 1976.

Is MAP 391P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAP 391P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MAP 391P have outstanding finance?

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